The term memory play was coined to describe this work. In this installment, we'll be exploring 10 things you should know about Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie.'

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The Company Theatre of Norwell is proud to include the classic, breakout play by Tennessee Williams, ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in its extraordinary 35th season! Auditions for 'The Glass Menagerie' will be held on Wednesday June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m.

Courtesy of Michelle McGrath and the Company Theatre of Norwell

‘The Glass Menagerie’ is the poignant, stirring play that first garnered Tennessee Williams success and recognition as a playwright. Taking place in depression-era Saint Louis and most closely representing Tennessee Williams’ own life, ‘The Glass Menagerie’ tells the story of a mother and the lengths she will go to secure a better life for her children.

All roles are open for casting and will take place at the Company Theatre Center for the Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive in Norwell, Massachusetts. Audition candidates should be ready to perform a short monologue and read from the script. Please bring a headshot or snapshot and a resume is preferred, but not required.

Performances will take place on Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5 and continue Thursdays through Sundays through October 19. For further information about the auditions, please visit www.companytheatre.com, email sally@companytheatre.com, or call 1-781-871-2787.

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